Perceived readiness vs Operational reality
Anchor your foundations
Dont carry it all
Redefine success
Visual guide: When the system isn’t ready for your project
The intro made sense. The goals were clear-ish. You even saw a timeline. Then came the surprises: missing pieces, unclear roles, shifting foundations.
This short visual series is for project managers who step in with good intentions… and quickly realise the ground is wobblier than expected.
🔹 Why “ready” on paper doesn’t mean ready in reality
🔹 How to build structure when everything feels wobbly
🔹 The trap of taking on too much when roles are unclear
🔹 And what “success” might look like when the perfect path isn’t available